Newspaper subscription rates and offices for The San Antonio Light
The San Antonio Light lists daily and Sunday subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery, with prices for 1 day, 1 month, and 1 year, urges readers to update old and new addresses, and provides multiple national and city offices including New York, Chicago, Boston and Detroit with Paul Block, Inc. contacts.
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Circulation Figures for The San Antonio Light 1915 16
The August 1915 daily edition average circulation was 24 178 copies and Sunday edition 29 422. Net paid daily 22 618 and Sunday 25 853 after deductions. Audit Bureau of Circulation certification supports these figures and the paper's claimed guarantee of higher paid circulation in San Antonio.
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Prohibition in Maine Falls Short Despite Revenue
The Bangor News reports Penobscot County collected 18188 from liquor dealers and others under Maine prohibition. It cites 504 cases in a September term with 23 convictions and many dismissals, arguing such figures show prohibition struggles to work.
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Maine
Bangor News
W. P. Pierce
Penobscot County
Supreme Ace Court of
Enobscot County
Wasted Sweetness and the Old Guard in Hughes Campaign
A commentary on the Old Guard's influence over Hughes after his nomination. The piece notes their doubt he can be controlled, calls him stubborn and independent, and covers their view that campaigns hinge on practical politics rather than issues. It questions the Old Guard's effectiveness after their strategy pow-wow.
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Old Guard
Hughes
Hughes Tour Mixes Safe and Doubtful States in Second Campaign
The itinerary for Hughes second campaign tour favors both doubtful states and key strongholds like Pennsylvania. The Old Guard’s reach is tested as he visits traditional Republican and contested areas, signaling possible strategic flexibility or misdirection. Democrats may gain if the plan wastes energy in safe zones or reveals disorder within the GOP.
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Old Guard
Pennsylvania
Keystone
United States
MISSING AEROPLANES FACING WAR DEPARTMENT BLUNDER
The War Department refuses to furnish aircraft for promising aviation recruits risking a major military error. The piece argues aeroplanes boost reconnaissance, deter enemy movements, and warns that disbanding the U S aviation corps harms national defense. It calls for rapid provision of machines and trained flyers to avoid future blunders and rely on divine protection.
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War Department
Europe
Somme
United States
Churchill coming back on war policy after Somme tank boom
Britain eyes policy shift as Churchill seeks vindication after demotion from Admiralty. Lloyd George credits him with the tank idea while Churchill campaigns anew to defend his wartime leadership and strategy.
Churchill's decline and possible return as a statesman
The article traces Winston Churchill from rapid rise to first lord of the admiralty through the Antwerp and Dardanelles crises, noting his unpopularity in Parliament and shift in power to the continent. It credits his front lines experience, evolving tactics, and influence on Lloyd George regarding tanks as factors that could restore his status as a respected statesman rather than merely a former leader.
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David Lloyd- George
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Churchill
Antwerp
Dardanelles
Empire
Balfour
David Lloyd-George
Taft and Roosevelt for Hughes Debate Suggested in Dallas
The Dallas Journal notes Taft to campaign for Hughes in October and urges inviting him to Dallas for a joint debate with Roosevelt who also backs Hughes. The State Fair of Texas is mentioned as a backdrop with attractions.
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Taft
Teddy
Theodore Roosevelt
Hughes
Evening Journal
Texas
Dallas
Roosevelt
Dallas Journal
The Naval Rookies Training Emphasized
The Utica Observer notes Plattsburg as a training model for soldiers and contrasts it with naval volunteers as crucial for national defense. It praises the navy rookies for in depth ship knowledge and stresses the need for a larger reserve of men trained in battleship interior work.
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Plattsburg
Utica
Japan Aims to Expand Toy Exports to 1913 Peak
Japan exported toys worth 1 260 000 in 1913 and plans to raise exports to 3 500 000. Efforts aim to dominate much of the prewar German toy trade, though U S and German rivals face competition from numerous local toy makers producing high quality goods in the city.
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Germany
Utica Observer
Republicans to Decide on Wilson Settlement Attack
The Springfield Republican notes internal Republican disagreement over attacking Mr. Wilsons railroad settlement and the potential voter impact. It mentions Mrs Funk switching from Hughes to Wilson and warns an assault could sharpen a capital versus labor issue, leaving Republican leaders to choose.
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Wilson
Funk
Illinois
The Great War's End in View Says Corpus Christi Caller
The Corpus Christi Caller voices hope the global conflict will end before 1918 with peace that avoids calls for revenge yet acknowledges the heavy toll already endured. It argues against predicting a four year war and urges a timely, lasting settlement to spare widespread destitution.
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Corpus Christ
End to It: Railroads Ownership Debated by Brotherhood
The piece argues government ownership of railroads is politically fatal. It warns railroad employee groups would seek power between parties, risking bipartisan opposition. Society and press oppose government ownership to prevent entanglement in politics.
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New York
Mes
U S Now Richest Nation in World Says Hamlin
New York September 22 American businessmen aided by the federal reserve bank system can withstand European competition after the war says Charles Hamlin governor of the federal reserve board His estimate shows United States wealth up 40 billion in two years bank deposits up 6 to 7 billion gold stock up 700 million gold imports 460 million this year He urges conservatism to face eventual reaction Warburg to speak on Reserve problems at Cincinnati session Edgar G McWilliam of Los Angeles likely to be elected president with no opposition
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Federal Reserve Bank
Charles Hamlin
Federal Reserve Board
Institute of Accountants
United States
Hamlin
Federal Reserve
Warburg
Cincinnati
Paul W. Waburg
Washington
American Institute of Banking
Federal Reserve System
Edgar G. McWilliam
Los Angeles
Authors League Split Over Union Ties Probe
About ninety members of the Authors League of America have protested a proposal to affiliate with the American Federation of Labor. Signers include Jack London George Ade Winston Churchill and Ida Tarbell who call the move inappropriate dangerous and unfair while questioning promised benefits and lack of reciprocal obligations.
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Authors League of America
American Federation of Labor
Jack Londen
George Ade
Cyrus Townsend Brady
John Burroutiss
Winston Churchill
Hamlin Garland
Emerson Hough
Joseph Lincoln
Brander Matthews
Ray Stannard Baker
Samuel G. Blythe
Irvin 8. Cobb
James M. Flagg
Will Payne
Ida M
Buchanan pursues Texas job posts and river plan
Congressman J P Buchanan spent Sept 22 in Austin discussing postmaster vacancies at Elgin and Georgetown and advancing applicants. He noted slow progress on Colorado River navigation funding but remains a strong supporter of the Colorado River and Valley Improvement Association plan and will tour Texas and speak for President Wilson.
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J. P. Buchanan
Buchanan
Elgin
Georgetown
F. T. Roche
Congress
Civilian marksmen invited to national rifle matches in Florida
Civilian marksmen are invited to participate in national rifle matches to start October 11 in Jacksonville under War Department auspices. Governors are asked to send one or more teams in addition to national guard units, with government transportation or shared costs. The event will feature matches from the Southern Rifle Association, the National Rifle Association, and national individual, pistol, and team events.
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Jacksonville
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War Department
National Guard
Army
Navy Marine Corps
Florida
Southern Rifle Association
National Rifle Association
Hughes Aims to Frame Mexican Policy as Distinct
Charles B. Hughes in Fort Wayne and Richmond assails Wilson era instructions to John Lind on Mexico and Huerta. He argues no basis exists for recognizing small states and criticizes the Adamson Act while defending American rights and protectionist tariffs amid Indiana campaign stops.
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John Lind
Mexico
Huerta
Charles B. Hughes
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Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Delphi
Lafayette
Logansport
Indiana
Reed Answers Hughes at Illinois Rally
United States Senator James A. Reed of Missouri defended the Adamson railroad law at a Springfield rally. He accused Charles E. Hughes of pro railroading bias and alleged Hughes would have caused a national catastrophe. Reed cited Hughes vetoes as New York governor and claimed plagiarism in Hughes eight hour day remarks.
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Utah
Jacob Gallinger
New Hampshire
Boies Penrose
Pennsylvania
Hughies
Congress
Reed
Charles Boeschenstein
Edwardsville
Ill
National Democratic
Dunne
Springfiled
United States
James A. Reed
Missouri
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Senator Reed
New York
United States Senate
Roosevelt and Taft to Attend Hughes Reception in New York
Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft accepted invitations to a reception for Charles E. Hughes at the Union League Club in New York on October 3. Elihu Root will preside at the event.
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Mr. Hughes
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Charles E. Hughes
Union League Club
Elihu’ Root
Majestic Theaters Cabaret Night Presents Seven Act Vaudeville
Tonight at the Majestic Theaters cabaret after the regular show guests will enjoy seven vaudeville acts headlined by Amelia Stone and Armand Kalisz in M mielle Caprice a romance in one tinkling act with music and lyrics by Kalisz. Al Shayne returns with a new single act following his Dreamland fame. Other acts include Elsie Williams & Company Silver & Duval Four Roses Hathaway & McShayne and Breen Family with juggling dancing and songs.
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Majestic Theaters
Edward Raymond
the Majestic
Amelia Stone
Armand Kalisz
Edgar Allan Woolf
Kalisz
al Shayne
The
Elsie Williams & Company
Silver & Duval
Beautiful
Four Roses
Hathaway & McShayne
Breen Family
Purity At The Princess Shown For Last Time
Purity will be shown at the Princess today and tomorrow with no return date. The film will be returned to Broadway Theater New York City after the final show. The Princess opens Sunday with five act vaudeville and a William Fox feature with Theda Bara William Farnum Bertha Malisch Virginia Pearson and Robert Mantell.
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Princess
New York City
William Fox
Theda Bara
William Farnum
Bertha Malisch
Virginia Pearson
Robert Mantell
Governor Back From Ranch Visit Near Temple and Bosque County
Governor Ferguson returned from Temple and his Bosque county ranch after several days there. The 10 000 acre property is well stocked with high grade cattle and was toured on horseback. Secretary of State John G. McKay accompanied him, having returned Thursday afternoon.
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Austin
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Ferguson
Temple
Bosque County
John G. McKay
Sun Hatches Chicks In Backyard Bantam Egg Setting
In Altoona Pennsylvania Mrs John Carey wife of a railroad locomotive engineer discarded a setting of bantam eggs believing them no good. The sun dried them all day and by evening five bantam peeps hatched in the yard prompting a hop to food as they piped.
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Altoona
John Carey
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hawkins Hotel Fire Destroys San Jose Structure
Fire destroyed the Hawkins Hotel six miles south of San Antonio shortly after 9 pm. The two story frame building valued at 8000 dollars housed furniture worth 3000 dollars and personal belongings of fifteen guests, all saved. Cause undetermined and loss partially insured. Fire spread was limited by distant water supply and quick alarms by Mrs. A M Quenell. A maid was injured slightly. Simultaneous blaze damaged a dwelling at 623 West Magnolia Avenue.
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San Jose
San Antonio
Z. T. Nesbit
Wyoming Street
M. A. Hawkins
A. M. Quenell
Magnolia Avenue
Andres Cortinas
Mass Planned for Army Visitors at Wooldridge Park
A committee from the Austin Council Knights of Columbus travels to Buda to arrange a field mass at Wooldridge Park for the Twelfth provisional division during its Austin visit. High mass at Wooldridge Park could attract up to 10 000 people. The group includes E J Dreubert C J Schneider Father E J Misch Tom D Smith and Rev Father James Gallahan. Adjutant General Henry Hutchings and Austin Chamber of Commerce leaders discuss reception details with General Henry A Greene.
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Wooldridge Park
Twelfth Provisional Division
Army
Austin Council
Knights of Columbus
Buda
Joyce
O'Hearn
E. J. Dreubert
The
C. J. Schneider
E. J. Misch
St. Edwards College
Tom D. Smith
James Gallahan
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Henry Hutchings
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Sam Sparks
H. A. Wroe
Henry A. Greene
Doves Season Closed Seek Restoration of November Start
Texas officials, after investigating dove nesting, endorse restoring November 1 as the open season start. Audubon Society cooperation cited to prevent rapid dove depletion and protect breeding birds. The move aims to reverse the season length set by the last Legislature and seeks action at the next session.
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Austin
Tex
State Department of Agriculture
Audubon Society
Texas
Southern Labor Congress Elects Officers in Memphis Meeting
The Southern Labor Congress in Memphis selects officers and a future meeting place. A committee reports to examine President Jones and Secretary Puckett's books, finding no blame over last year's proceedings. Rumors surface that $6000 profits from the publication were unverified.
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Tenn
Wague
Southern Labor Congress
Jones
Puckett
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